Stanley, Falkland Islands

S. America: 4: Cape Horn; Falklands Islands

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February 11th 2017
Saturday 11th. February: Circumnavigation of Cape Horn: The weather looked stormy all about us so we were fortunate to have clear skies as we did a circumnavigation around Cape Horn. Port 11: 12th. February: Stanley, Falkland Islands: Cloudy and cool as we came into the Falklands with 3 Chinese fishing boats coming in behind us. Our guide was Emma, born in the Falklands and educat ... read more

South America » Falkland Islands

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Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. The colony was turned over to Spain two years la... ... read more